Leaders of Britain and Pakistan met to reaffirm friendship between the two nations and "smooth over frictions in talks". David Cameron, Britains Prime Minister, fell under fire for accusing Pakistan of "looking 'two ways' in its relations with the Taliban". Pakistani president Asif Ali Zardari on the other hand criticized the "coalition forces", including the United States and Britain for depending on military action alone instead of economic development as well. However, the visit was declared as one of "amity and cooperation": Cameron declaring Pakistan as a "vital area of combating terrorism" and Zardari stating that "Pakistant and Britain will stand together and face all their difficulties with dignity. Later, though, Zardari declared little hope for the success of the war as a whole. I would have to agree with Zardari on this matter, the United States won't have much more luck. However, improvements of foreign relations are key and I applaud the efforts of Britain and Pakistan to keep their friendship.
Article Referenced:
Burns, John. "Leaders of Britain and Pakistan Smooth Over Frictions". NYTimes. New York Times. 6 August 2010. Web. 29 August 2010.
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